Description: Exhibit featuring the mabati (galvanized sheet metal) and the fabric artwork of Naomi Wanjiku Gakunga, and the prints and batiks of Tunde Odunlade, opens with a reception on January 26, 2018 and runs through April 22, 2018. This exhibit is guest curated by Phillip Collins.

Description: Drawn from the DMA’s collection, this exhibition showcases fine examples of garments and ornamental hangings. The works on view come from India, Central Asia, China, and Japan with some objects featuring colored ink paintings on textile backgrounds.

Description: Our unique Backstage Safari is a 90-minute guided tour with behind-the-scenes access. You’ll feed apples to the world’s largest land mammal, the African elephant; meet an endangered penguin; and experience a special Wild Encounters show with introductions to remarkable animals, such as a cheetah or serval, tamandua, eagle owl, and more. During your adventure, zookeepers will share special stories and information about the animals they care for each day. And 100% of your Backstage Safari fee goes directly to the Dallas Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts, helping to protect animals and restore habitats around the world.

Description: Big Blue Blocks is an exhibit for open ended, creative play where kids build a new world every day. Using soft blocks of different sizes and shapes, you can make objects like tractors, animals, and robots or build imaginary places like houses or cities. You can build scenery and then play in it. You can use the blocks to hide-and-seek. There are no rules- kids decide what and how to play and there are no limits to their imagination. This explorative play is a lot of fun and you never have to do the same thing twice.

Description: The 3rd Annual Art Past & Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective features the works of acclaimed local artists including Evita Tezeno, Dr. Gerald Polite, Carl N. Silde, the late William Tolliver, and three exceptional art students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts: Tristin Manus, Daniela Segovia, and Benjamin Vega.

Description: Come celebrate Presidents’ Day, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and of course Dwight Eisenhower! Get your picture taken with a President or strike your best Presidential pose at the Presidential Podium. Hear stories about Presidents and Presidential candidates. Challenge yourself with Presidential trivia. Find out about Ike’s favorite ways to relax: fishing, golf, and painting. Crafts and Birthplace House tour included.

Chinese New Year Festival at Crow MuseumEvent time: 11:00:00 AM to 08:00:00 PMDate of event: 02/17/2018

Date of event: 02/17/2018

Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 08:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Description: There will be art activities and demonstrations at both locations, as well as food and fireworks at Klyde Warren Park plus the main stage will be filled with a list of talented performers, old and new. Join us on February 17th at either location to say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and ring in 2018 as the Year of the Dog, a year marked by loyalty, kindness, and love. Don’t forget to bring along your best dog friend to Klyde Warren Park* for puppy portraits and pampering. In need of a furry companion? Don’t worry—we will have dog rescues out all day at the park including the SPCA of Texas, Dallas DogsRRR, and more! There will also be our new Zodiac Zoo in the Arts District featuring rescues dedicated to other animals found in the Chinese Zodiac.
11am – 2pm @ NorthPark Center; 2pm – 8pm @ Klyde Warren Park

Description: A silvery wall of sharks darts around the corner straight at you. Turning, you find yourself in a dazzling marine metropolis, a kaleidoscopic realm of tiny life forms living hundreds of feet below the surface in peaceful partnerships. An octopus hides in plain sight among the corals, perfectly camouflaged, while a lionfish waves its feathery, but poisonous, spines. Suddenly, a 300-pound potato cod, feeling threatened, changes its spots right before your eyes. Meanwhile, a cleaner shrimp, wiggling its tiny antennae, swims boldly towards your mouth looking for dinner between your teeth.

Description: COWBOY COFFEE SOCIAL
Join us at the Settlement to City Museums to warm-up with coffee and good company. Guests of our Cowboy Coffee Social will watch a live coffee roasting demonstration and enjoy a fresh “cup of joe.”
The event will take place outside, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing.

Dallas Arts District ToursEvent time: 10:00:00 AM to 11:30:00 AMThis event occurs the Third Saturday of each Month from 01/21/2012 to 00/00/0000

This event occurs the Third Saturday of each Month from 01/21/2012 to 00/00/0000

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 11:30:00 AM

Cost: $10 adults; children under 12 are free with an adult

Location Name: Dallas Museum of Art

Location Address: Flora & Harwood
Dallas, TX

Description: Our 90-minute outdoor architecture walking tour is led by a trained tour guide and will examine buildings from the 1890’s to the present day. You will explore the architectural detail of the district as well as the institutions, individuals and visionaries who are a part of this fascinating story.
Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Due to the necessity of scheduling docents, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate walk-ups.

Description: This exhibition pairs outstanding examples of contemporary and historical Korean ceramics from the museum’s permanent collection to highlight the material, aesthetic, stylistic, and technical developments that has taken place throughout history.

Description: Edward Jean Steichen, known for his photography, produced seven large mural paintings from 1911-1914 for financier Eugene Meyer and his wife, Agnes. Several members of the Meyers’ and Steichen’s circle of friends were memorialized with their floral counterparts in portraits—including Agnes Meyer, Mercedes de Cordoba, Katharine Rhoades, Marion Beckett, and Isadora Duncan—in a decorative cycle of murals intended for the foyer of the Meyers’ home in New York City. Due to financial difficulties, the Meyers had to sell their townhouse before the mural could be installed. The murals underwent conservation treatment during the Summer of 2017 at the DMA and are on view together for the first time in more than 100 years.

Description: United Electronics Recycling (UER) offers a convenient, comprehensive electronics recycling program. They accept all electronics, including all portions of computer systems, televisions and entertainment systems for reuse and recycling. The highest standards are observed for social, financial and environmental responsibility. UER wipes all information from your computer and provides a receipt for your records. The company follows a no-landfill policy and all parts of electronics are recycled domestically.

Description: Enjoy a look at the museum’s new, pedestrian-friendly entrance, lobby and street-level galleries and a stunning Japanese exhibition. Fierce Loyalty: A Samurai Complete showcases the Crow Collection’s most spectacular acquisition to date – a suit of Samurai armor from the Edo period (1603-1868).

Description: At 11:30am & 4pm (subject to weather and the longhorns' dispositions) the world's only daily cattle drive clip-clops its way over the brick-paved streets of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Starting at the Livestock Exchange Building, the trail boss and his cowhands on horseback lead a couple dozen Texas longhorns almost single file down Exchange Avenue and back to their holding pens behind the Exchange Building.

Description: Narrated by Morgan Freeman, America's Musical Journey celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking that characterize America, as told through the story of its music. The film follows Grammy Award®-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of America’s music and follows the footsteps of Louis Armstrong through the colorful locales and cultures where America’s music was born. Visiting cities such as New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Nashville, Memphis, Miami and more, audiences will experience uniquely American adventures such as paddle-wheel boating up the Mississippi Delta, flash mob dancing in Chicago and skydiving with Elvis impersonators in scenes shot exclusively for the giant screen. As audiences join Blacc on a joyful, tune-filled tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, they’ll discover the unique collision of cultures that gave birth to America’s diverse musical heritage. In these cities every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story, culminating in a unique blend of sound, culture and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world.

Description: From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

Description: Discover Dr. Seuss’s powerful message of sustainability in a favorite children’s book. This interactive program connects the story of The Lorax to our own endangered species at Fossil Rim.

Description: Parents are encouraged to bring their children to experience free storytelling at the museum. Area celebrities and other guest storytellers will read and share their favorite stories to children, highlighting the history of the settling of the American Western Frontier as well as discussing the modern-day sport of rodeo and other cowboy & western heritage entertainment.

Description: Real hauntings, real history! The paranormal activity in the stockyards is one of the most active & written about in the US. Tours leave from the winery. The Ghost Tour guide will lead you through the streets of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The tour is a 90 minute walking tour.The Ghost Tour is family friendly & is great fun for all ages. Reservations recommended. Tours run Thurs - Sat.

Description: This is a very popular tour with a limited number of guests permitted per tour. The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square tour is a 2 hour lantern led tour of the historic homes at Chestnut Square. Hear the history of the homes, the people who lived in them, how they lived and all the ghostly hauntings that happen in each house. Children under 12 are not permitted. Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Description: The legendary white creature with piercing pink eyes rising from the new swamp in the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building is not a ghost. That fact becomes obvious when 9-foot Boudreaux opens his massive jaws to take a fish or piece of chicken from his keeper. The male albino American alligator joins two traditionally pigmented female alligators and other swamp residents in the new Ghosts from the Bayou habitat at the Dallas Zoo.

Description: Journey of the Human Spirit, by Hopi artists Michael Kabotie and Delbridge Honanie, narrates the history of the Hopi people, from the mythic emergence, through the arrival of Europeans, to the rebirth of Hopi traditions in the information age.

Description: It’s as close to being in space as you can get without leaving Earth! Climb aboard a virtual orbiting space station to explore what it’s like in near zero gravity. Brace yourself for an unforgettable hands-on, climb-aboard cosmic adventure of science fun as you find out first-hand just what it takes to be an astronaut working in the fascinating environment of space.

Description: Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Bring water and dress for the weather. Free with paid admission

Description: The National Scouting Museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of original Norman Rockwell art. Showcasing the work of Rockwell, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, and Joseph Csatari, this exhibition takes a look at the artists behind America's largest youth organization.

Description: Tap your toes, clap your hands and join in on the new Old Time Music Jam. This new, twice-monthly jam will have their home base in Browder Springs Hall (formerly known as the Print Shop), but when the weather is nice, may pick an outdoor location.
Free with museum admission.

Description: Volunteer Days are open to youth, families, scouts, seniors and anyone who is interested in serving the community in a fun and rewarding atmosphere. General housekeeping is done on the grounds and outbuildings of the museum.

Description: Whether depicting Paris's broad avenues or dazzling nightlife, painters, printmakers, and photographers were drawn to capturing everyday life in the city in the second half of the 19th century. Paris at the Turn of the Century features works on paper from the 1880s, 1890s, and early 1900s, drawn exclusively from the DMA’s collection, that celebrate the French capital’s beauty and dynamism, as well as its seedier and less glamorous aspects.

Description: The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and an entertaining look at history. Wholesome entertainment for the entire family full of animals, spectacular performers with ropes, bullwhips, pistols and even a singing cowboy! Shows @ 2:30pm & 4:30pm.

Description: From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

Description: A force so powerful, ancient civilizations revered it as a deity, Hurricane 3D is the journey of a storm named Lucy as it transforms from bubbling clouds to a raging monster covering 500 miles. The view of this storm is from space, through the eyes of animals, from the emergency agencies meant to warn and help, and ultimately from the ground – as it explodes and unleashes its fury.

Description: In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of another world. Journey to Space 3D will both inspire a new generation of young people to dream of new horizons in space, and engender a new appreciation for the accomplishments of the Space Shuttle Program among an older generation who came to take it for granted. Through extensive interviews, brilliant narration, and stunning 3D, discover the foundation behind the next giant leaps being taken into space.

Description: There will be more time to explore all our hands-on activities, demonstrations, and experiments over Presidents’ Day Weekend. Check out our extended hours and schedule of activities by clicking the link, free with general admission!

Description: Join us Mon.-Fri. for any of our Open Jump sessions to get rid of the wiggles, meet other families or make new friends in a safe, clean, climate controlled environment. Come as you are for our regular Open Jump OR choose one of our special Little Tikes, Superhero, Bubble or Glow Jumps! *Socks and a signed waiver are required to play.
Please note: Open Play times may change during summer and school holidays. Open Jumps are Mon - Fri ONLY.

Description: TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT
SCREEN PLAY, By Linda Daugherty
Fact: More than 50% of teens admit that they are addicted to their phones. They're plugged in and often tuned out. In her new play, Linda Daugherty, DCT's award-winning playwright-in-residence, explores the blurry lines between real life and life online. Cyber-bullying, explicit content and screen addiction impact the lives of a group of teens, leading to tragic consequences. Click the link for exact dates & times.

Description: Come out and meet all the smiling faces and wagging tails and adopt your newest family member. The Second Chance SPCA operates a no kill animal shelter in Plano, TX. They are staffed by volunteers and are always looking for new volunteers to join them.

Description: Join us for art, music, and other sensory learning activities geared toward children with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or short attention spans.

Description: An interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or short attention spans. Activities are designed to stimulate the senses and promote learning - read books, sing songs, move around and have fun! Visit the children’s desk or email sensorystorytime@plano.gov for more info and to check availability
Registration required in person at Davis and Haggard. Registration opens January 10.

Description: Join the family-fun entertainment event happening adjacent to Galleria’s award-winning Play Place on Level 3. Every Saturday, dozens of children and their families make time to enjoy the amazing FREE entertainment. Each week the performance is different.

Sketching in the Galleries for KidsEvent time: 01:00:00 PM to 03:00:00 PMThis event occurs the Third Saturday of each Month from 09/01/2009 to 00/00/0000

This event occurs the Third Saturday of each Month from 09/01/2009 to 00/00/0000

Description: Come and enjoy Family Fun every weekend. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo features a Dash for the Cash & Run for the Money calf scramble for kids of all ages. Race to get the ribbon off the calf's tail and win cash prizes!

Storytime Around the WorldEvent time: 07:00:00 PMDate of event: 01/22/2018

Description: Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

Description: The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery is the largest public presentation in the history of one of the world's most important private collections of Islamic Art. The gallery will highlight particular strengths within the collection, which encompasses one of the most important holdings of luster pottery and rock crystals in the world including the celebrated rock crystal ewer, one of only seven in the world of its caliber and the only one of its type in the United States. The gallery space will display a series of rare manuscripts and painted miniatures of exquisite beauty, including a 16th-century Indian Khamsa of Nizami manuscript, and pages from the 1330 Shahnama known as “The Demotte Shahnama.”

Description: Watch a real cattle drive and a gunfight! Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas - FREE, family friendly show every week-end. Show times: 11:45 am and 4:15pm -- right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives!

Description: Our oldest exhibit, The Plano History exhibit, details the 1800s settlement and early development of Plano as a farming town and showcases portraits of Plano's most influential pioneers. This exhibit highlights the economic impact of the railway system on farmers and businesses.

Description: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Dallas Children's Theater in association with Rockefeller Productions, Based on four Eric Carle books. The illustrations of beloved children’s author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a display of color and artistry like you’ve never seen before in this Southwest premiere. Visit the worlds of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar. DCT audiences are among the first to experience the larger-than-life world of 75 loveable puppets that will delight and captivate people of all ages. An Off-Broadway and London hit! Click the link for exact times & dates.

Description: All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins (2016) is one of artist Yayoi Kusama’s signature Infinity Mirror Rooms. This installation is the first mirror pumpkin room created by Kusama since 1991, and the only Infinity Mirror Room of its kind in a North American collection.